Good Grief, Inc.

Next Facilitator Training: October 8 - 11, 2010

Become a Good Grief volunteer, be inspired, and make a difference. Register for the next 30-hour Facilitator Training by contacting Good Grief at volunteer@good-grief.org.

"The training changed my life. Even if I never got to facilitate a group, it was the best thing I ever did." A Good Grief volunteer

Adult volunteers are needed to facilitate our growing Good Grief Center support group programs. All volunteers attend a 30-hour training and make a one year volunteer commitment. Good Grief is a peer support group model; you do not need a background in therapy, counseling, or child development to be selected.

Click here to read a Good Grief Blog about volunteering.

You may request an application for any of our upcoming 2010 facilitator trainings by contacting us at volunteer@good-grief.org

Center Calendar

Some of our prior training classes:

The Class of May 2009

Back row: Gwyn Gibbs, Montclair; Melinda Bennington, Chatham; Deb Castellana, Millington; Barbara Balbraita, Far Hills; Mary Ellen Nicola, Chatham; Front Row: Joe Primo, Center Director; Elissa Caterfino, Short Hills; Melissa Stackpole, Intern; Jeanne Turner, Maplewood; Ev Smith, Morristown; Donna Ricca, Co-Trainer.

Training Activity

The Class of January 2009 Volunteer Facilitators:

Pictured: Left (front): Emy Hyans, South Orange; Cary Heissenbuttel, Parsippany; Sandra Johanson, Convent Station; Kerstin White, Madison; Beth Karpowic, Chatham; Donna Ricca, Psy.D, Summit, Good Grief education consultant; Irene Weinberg, Wayne; Right (back): Marie Lupinski, Peapack; Melissa Pearce, Emerson; Kim Koivisto, Westfield; Sue Mackie, Glen Rock; Joan Stefans, Summit; Joe Primo, Center Program Director.

Volunteer Fran Monteleone of Scotch Plains
facilitates a teen support group.
Photo courtsey of Joe Primo, Center Director.

Thank You Summit Brick Oven Pizzeria!

Summit Brick Oven Pizzeria, located in Summit, NJ was recently recognized in the Independent Press for providing Good Grief with over 700 pizza pies at half price this past year. The pizza feeds Good Grief's participants before their weekly support groups.

Click here to read more!

The Survivor Tote

Bradley and Son Funeral Homes have created The Survivor Tote. This earth friendly tote was produced with the sole purpose of helping Good Grief support children and families as they mourn the loss of a loved one. Bradley & Son Funeral Homes is committed to the welfare of children and their families. When you purchase The Survivor Tote, for $10.00 the net proceeds will go to Good Grief Inc. For more information please contact Bradley & Son Funeral Homes 973-635-2428

www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com